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We offer 2 separate cottages for rent: they each stand peacefully by themselves and afford great views onto volcano Hekla, the mountains and the surrounding pastures. Cottages 'Nordurnes' (for 2-3 persons) and 'Bjalli' (for up to 4 persons) are well equipped, cosy and in a scenic location on our 130 Hectare. On our land we also have horses, an outbuilding and our home, all generously spaced out for privacy and views.

Ideal location for daytrips to all the sights in the South of Iceland! Detailed information and descriptions are in the cottages for you. We gladly assist you with any queries you have!

Some of the day trips: Golden Circle, Geysir, Gullfoss and Thingvellir; Skogar waterfall and museum, bird cliffs near Vik (black beach) and Dyrholaey. Or take the ferry to the Westman Islands! Blue Lagoon and scenic drive along coast road; Reykjavik in 80km. In summer you can take the highland bus or Hekla taxi to Landmannalaugar and its hot springs in the highlands, or drive to the bottom of Hekla and hike to the top!

The nearest pool is 7km away. Insider tip: a very rustic old geothermal pool in the middle of nowhere: Seljavallalaug gamla, info in the cottages!

A very good riding stable is nearby (7 km), catering for beginners and experienced riders alike, see here for more information: www.herridarholl.is

Bird watching: From May until the end of July you can watch up to 20 bird species around the house and on our 130 hectares. Feel free to roam around! There are paths on our 130 hectare and you are welcome to explore and greet the horses.

Details for holiday home Nordurnes, Studio, Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom

Through the separate entrance room you enter the one room cottage and take in the views into the landscape and onto volcano Hekla. The bright room has a double door onto the deck and large windows. The kitchenette functions well and you can enjoy the view onto Hekla from the dining table. The separate bathroom has a shower and WC. Up the 'chicken ladder' and you reach the open sleeping loft with 2 low beds (made up as a double unless requested as 2 singles): it is cozy here and in wintertime you can look straight out into the night sky and - with a little luck!- enjoy the NORTHERN LIGHTS! The ladder and sleeping loft are not secure for small children!

The sofa downstairs pulls out into a bed (140cm wide). Around the house are open countryside and horse pastures. You have your own piece of Iceland here! (The other cottage Bjalli is 700m away and cannot be seen from here.)

About Maja Siska

Originally german, I have lived here in Iceland since 2000 with my icelandic husband, icelandic dog, chickens and horses! We love our home and we enjoy sharing our knowledge and experiences of Iceland and our area with you. Originally I came here because of horse riding and today I feel at least as icelandic as anything else! I am looking forward to welcoming you in the country I chose to be my home!

Maja Siska purchased this house in 2005

Why Maja Siska chose Iceland

Nordurnes and Bjalli are each situated on their own in spectacular landscape: a cosy retreat with views onto horse pastures and mountains, volcanos and glaciers. And all that in an ideal location for trip to the sights of south Iceland, into the highlands and out for riding tours in summer… and the hour drive to Reykjavik ( 80km) over the pass Hellisheidi is always a scenic experience.

What makes this house unique

The atmosphere in Nordurnes and Bjalli is very peaceful and you are in touch with nature and the surrounding landscape. The idyllic setting with its views onto volcano Hekla and the mountains keeps surprising you! The next pool and the next riding stable is only 7km away.

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Reviews

Exceptional!5/5 -

(61 traveller reviews)

Lovely Holiday Home

The Baja house was very welcoming, warm, and well-lit upon our late night arrival. This very small holiday house was tastefully decorated and just the right size for our honeymoon stay. The home owner was very accommodating and friendly, ensuring that our stay was going well and even offered recommendations for local tourist activities. Her Icelandic horses (on property) were also very sweet. Not a luxury home, but very comfortable stay. The location was beautiful, and the cottage was well-priced, clean, and overall we had a very lovely stay. Only recommendation - I would suggest adding full railings on the loft bedroom, to protect sleep-walking prone husbands from a potential in-advertant fall in the middle of the night :-)

Cosy Cottage, perfect location, great welcome.

We spent 3 nights in Nordurnes in early November. We had a wonderful time. Maja gave us excellent recommendations about places to visit and eat. The cottage is warm , and had all the equipment we needed. Iceland was amazingly beautiful despite the rain and mist and we were snug and warm in Nordurnes as the gales raged outside. We hope to visit again very soon.

Beautiful location and perfect little cottage to warm up in.

We loved our stay, Maja was great from the moment we booked providing information and advice. The location is stunning, we saw incredible northern lights on the 1st night and the accommodation is comfortable and cosy, as well as being well equipped. You are incredibly secluded and it is quite a drive from anywhere. We loved that but worth bearing in mind. We will definitely be going back.

Amazing!!! Great place, location, and support

Maja was amazing with her detailed description of local options. The house was clean, had everything we needed and so so quiet. The only thing we were missing were the Northern Lights. But I guess you can't have everything. I would come back here in a heartbeat. Great locaiton, great host and great house!

The perfect place to stay in South Iceland.

Maja was a tremendous host. I can't recommend Nordurnes highly enough -- it was the perfect, idyllic cabin. The location is great for exploring South Iceland, and the views and property are incredible.

Outstandingly warm, comfortable and peaceful.

We stayed at Nordurnes in May. First day the vista was covered in snow, subsequent days sunny and a feast for the eyes! I don't really want to tell the rest of the world about this little oasis of calm, but that would be unfair to lovely Maja. Don't be afraid to travel far, the Island has a diverse amount of amazing landscapes to see which will take your breath away. May is a great month, few tourists and the quietness is almost deafening, bliss. Nordurnes has everything you would possibly want in a holiday cottage, it is so tastefully laid out and a joy to 'come home to' after a day of exploring the magical land. I still want to keep it a secret from the rest of the world who may spoil it...

Review Submitted: May 18, 2015

Date of Stay: May 2015

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you for giving away the secret:) Hope to see you again some day!

The cottage is in an idyllic & quiet setting approx. 14km from the main ring road nr.1. In 7 km you can reach the next swimming pool and also a very good riding stable (www.herridarholl.is). This is an ideal starting point for all sightseeing in the south of Iceland. Information on trips are in the house: 1. Golden Circle: Geysir, Gullfoss,Thingvellir, 2. Blue Lagoon & coastal road, 3. Skogar waterfall & farm museum, Vik & black beach, bird cliffs, 4. Hekla museum, Thjofafoss waterfall, along the foot of the highlands to the replica of one of the first settlements on Iceland, archeological site Stöng. 5. There is a new ferry harbour (65km away) and you can be in the WESTMAN ISLANDS within 30 min ferry ride. Detailed information in the house!

IN summer you can take a day trip with the highland bus to the hot springs at Landmannalaugar (dep. Hella) or to Thorsmörk.

Eyjafjallajökull & volcano Hekla and more can be seen from our land on a clear day! Northern Lights approx. Sep. - Apr

Golf: There is a 18 hole link course near Hella and a 9 hole golf course in Selfoss. Both approx. 30 min. drive from the house.

Upstairs on the sleeping loft (up the chicken ladder) there are 2 low beds made up as a double, unless requested otherwise.During winter you need just a little luck and you could see Northern Lights, from your bed! Ideal spot as there is no ambient lighting in the area. Downstairs is a sleeping sofa (140cm wide, queen size), bedding upon request. The house is well insulated and heated and very cozy in fall and winter, see recommendations!

Entertainment:

Books

CD Player

Music Library

Radio

Stereo

Outside:

Terrace ...

Garden ...

Wood Decking

2 garden chairs

Suitability:

Long-term Renters Welcome

children welcome

non smoking only

pets not allowed ...

wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions:

museums

restaurants

volcano

waterfalls

Leisure Activities:

bird watching

horse riding

scenic drives

sight seeing

walking

whale watching

Local Services & Businesses:

groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities:

equestrian events

fishing

fly fishing

freshwater fishing

golf

hiking

swimming

Notes:

The kitchen is compact but well equipped. Garden furniture is on the terrace. Excellent drinking water directly from the tap, it doesn´t get better than this! Children are welcome but they have to be old enough to climb up the unsecured chicken ladder savely. Maps of the region and tips and info on things to do and day trips are in the house! CD player and radio, playing cards, candles. Self catering but some essential herbs and spices are in the house. On our land of 130 hectare there are some horse pastures and walking paths which you are welcome to explore, streams and migrating birds nesting everywhere during summer: BIRDWATCHING! During winter you need just a little luck and you could see NORTHERN LIGHTS. Ideal spot as there is no ambient lighting in the area. We gladly give you any advise or assistance while you are staying here!

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